Trump renews threats to "federalize" D.C. Here's what to know.

After an attempted carjacking involving a government staffer, Trump renewed his push to take federal control of D.C. — but he'd need Congress to make it happen.

• Aug 7

Ex-DOGE staffer allegedly assaulted in D.C.; Trump floats taking over city

Former DOGE staffer Edward Coristine was allegedly assaulted over the weekend, CBS News has confirmed.

• Aug 6

Senate confirms Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia

The Senate on Saturday approved the nomination of Jeanine Pirro​, confirming the cable news personality to a top prosecutor post in Washington, D.C.

• Aug 3

New video of D.C. plane crash

The National Transportation Safety Board hearing on the Washington, D.C., midair collision is continuing Thursday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave breaks down the new details that have emerged about the probe.

• Jul 31
• 04:18

Day 1 of NTSB hearing over deadly D.C. midair collision reveals new video

The National Transportation Safety Board released new surveillance video during investigative hearings on January's deadly midair collision over Washington, D.C.

• Jul 30

New video of D.C. plane crash released

The National Transportation Safety Board has begun a three-day investigative hearing over the deadly midair collision between an American Airlines flight and an Army helicopter above Washington, D.C., back in January. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Jul 30
• 04:14

Early details from NTSB hearing on collision

A National Transportation Safety Board hearing is underway over January's deadly midair collision between an American Airlines commercial flight and a U.S. Army helicopter near Washington, D.C. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more details.

• Jul 30
• 03:31

Marking 6 months since D.C. midair collision

Tuesday marks six months since a Black Hawk helicopter collided with a passenger jet near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins "The Takeout" to examine new safety legislation introduced in response to the crash.

• Jul 29
• 04:04

Flash flooding hits Washington, D.C.

Summer storms brought severe weather to multiple parts of the country, including heavy rain that led to flash flooding in the nation's capital. Shanelle Kaul reports.

• Jul 20
• 02:11

A Civil War landmark in downtown D.C.

One little-known landmark in Washington, D.C., is an inconspicuous building that was the site of a revolutionary effort at the end of the Civil War – one that changed the military ever since – where Clara Barton worked to locate thousands of soldiers missing or dead. Correspondent Falie Salie visits the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum.

• Jul 20
• 05:33

Ben's Chili Bowl closing for renovations

Ben's Chili Bowl, a 67-year-old Washington, D.C., institution, is temporarily closing its doors for renovations. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett spoke with Ben's wife and co-founder, Virginia Ali, about efforts to keep their history intact despite new changes.

• Jul 15
• 04:23

Widow of fallen Jan. 6 officer wins civil trial

Erin Smith, the widow of a fallen Jan. 6 police officer, spoke exclusively with CBS News after winning a civil trial against the rioter who beat her husband during the 2021 Capitol attack. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.

• Jul 2
• 04:03

Widow of officer who died by suicide after Jan. 6 reacts to $500,000 verdict

A jury last week ordered a Jan. 6 Capitol insurrectionist to pay the widow of a D.C. officer $500,000, finding that he had assaulted the officer during the Capitol riot.

• Jul 2

D.C. Jewish Museum opens LGBTQ+ exhibit

The Capitol Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. where two Israeli Embassy workers were fatally shot over a month ago, has opened a new LGBTQ+ exhibit.

• Jun 28
• 03:14

Fireworks show concludes Army parade

U.S. Army 250th anniversary parade concluded with a fireworks show above Washington, D.C.

• Jun 14
• 06:09

Horses' role in D.C. military parade

While the U.S. military's sleek hardware will be rolling through Washington, D.C., Saturday evening for the parade marking the Army's 250th anniversary, there will also be a sight out of the Army's proud past. Horses from the 1st Cavalry Division will be adding a touch of elegance to the celebration. David Martin has more.

• Jun 14
• 01:50

U.S. Army 250th anniversary parade begins

Saturday is the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary festival and parade in Washington, D.C. Army officials say the event includes about 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles and, weather permitting, over 150 aircrafts. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.

• Jun 14
• 05:25

Dozens demonstrating against military parade arrested outside U.S. Capitol

All those arrested outside the U.S. Capitol will be charged with unlawful demonstration and crossing a police line, authorities said.

• Jun 13

Cost of Army parade in D.C.

A parade to commemorate the Army's 250th anniversary is occurring in Washington, D.C., on Flag Day and President Trump's 79th birthday. Officials say it could cost up to $45 million. CBS News' Ellee Watson reports.

• Jun 13
• 03:30

What to know about Army anniversary parade

The 250th Army anniversary parade and festival, which coincides with President Trump's 79th birthday, is set to take place in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. On the same day, several cities across the U.S. are planning to hold "No Kings" protests. Naftali Bendavid, a senior political correspondent at The Washington Post, joins with more details.

• Jun 13
• 04:54

"CBS Evening News" moves to D.C.

"CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell" will be the only network evening news broadcast based from the nation's capital. Watch Monday, December 2.

• Dec 1, 2019
• 00:26

Practice for the congressional baseball game

Republicans and Democrats geared up on Wednesday for the annual congressional baseball game. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett caught up with some of the players during practice.

• Jun 11
• 02:49

Military restores names of 7 bases

President Trump announced on Tuesday that he's restoring the original Confederate names of seven Army bases -- but with new namesakes. CBS News' Jim Axelrod shows how that policy played out earlier this year at two military installations. Then, Kori Schake, who was on the Biden-era commission that recommended the military pivot from names linked to the Confederacy, joins with her reaction.

• Jun 11
• 08:49

Secret Service prepares for military parade

Preparations are underway in Washington, D.C., for Saturday's military parade celebrating the Army's 250th birthday, which coincides with President Trump's birthday. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more.

• Jun 10
• 03:28

From 2000: Mementos at the Wall

It is among America's most visited and most poignant sites: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. From the day it was dedicated in 1982, "The Wall" has touched people so profoundly that a remarkable tradition began: Visitors would leave behind intensely personal messages and mementos, which are carefully collected each day by a National Park Service ranger. Correspondent Sharyl Attkisson reports a story originally broadcast by "Sunday Morning" on May 28, 2000.

• Jun 21, 2018
• 06:17

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